This simple Dollar Tree fall decor DIY uses plastic maple leaf dishes and spray paint for an adorable autumn tray.
Ready to get going on your fall home decor?!
I’m sharing how I made these $1 plastic Dollar Tree maple leaf dishes into pretty fall decor pieces using just spray paint! This Dollar Tree fall DIY is a super easy craft anyone can do, and the price is right for this inexpensive project.
The result is a beautiful, rustic farmhouse-style piece that looks much more expensive than $1. Plus, you can style and display it on a shelf or mantel as part of a fall vignette.
Does Dollar Tree sell spray paint?
You won’t find spray paint for sale at Dollar Tree, but to keep your DIY frugal, you can spray paint for an affordable price at these store recommendations:
Hip Tip: If you have an unsteady hand, try using a Rust-Oleum Spray Grip. It makes it even easier to spray paint, and is less than $5!
Tips for making these Dollar Tree maple leaf dishes:
- Try these awesome spray paints I used! I used this Rust-oleum Chalked in linen white for the first time and love the matte texture. It’s so beautiful, and it sprayed on this Dollar Tree fall decor very even and smooth. The blue leaf is Rust-Oleum in ocean mist color. I love that minty blue!
- Apply several light coats of spray paint. I know it’s super tempting to keep spraying, but if you can do a few light coats and let them dry in between, it’ll look great!
- Sand the edges for a rustic farmhouse look! I used a light grit sanding block and paper to add character around the edges.
Dollar Tree Leaf Dish Makeover
Supplies Needed
Directions
1
Spray paint the back and front of your Dollar Tree leaf dish. Do several light coats as needed. Let dry.
2
Once dry, gently sand the edges around the leaf to reveal a little of the underneath color. Note this is optional for a more rustic look.
3
Display on shelf or mantel and style with pumpkins and other fall decor.
I’m FALL-ing for this Dollar Tree fall decor leaf craft for sure!
Aren’t these maple leaves so cute? This Dollar Tree fall DIY continues to please year after year! These leaves look like they came from a more expensive home decor boutique, rather than the dollar store!
I just love using spray paint for an instant makeover, especially on Dollar Tree items. It’s so easy to incorporate your Dollar Tree maple leaves into your own fall decor by styling them with small pumpkins like I did above – so cute!